A couple from Anglesey have created a toy that sings in Welsh which is being shipped across the world.

Awena and Baron Walkden believe they have designed and created the "world's first Welsh singing toy" after the birth of their daughter Cari Mon.

When Cari Mon, now aged 2, was born the couple couldn't find any toys that could sing in Welsh so they decided to make one themselves.

Speaking to the Daily Post, Awena said: "When I was on maternity leave I realised there was a real lack of Welsh products on the market, and after Cari was born we felt it was a shame she didn't have anything in her own language.

"When we came up with the idea there was a lot of interest from family and friends."

Cari Mon and Mabon with Welsh singing teddy Seren Swynol

The couple, who live in Llangefni, started their own company Si-lwli Cymru and created a colourful, singing star called Y Seren Swynol which sings Welsh nursery rhymes.

Y Seren Swynol took two years to develop and the couple have pre-ordered 1000 stars to sell.

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The star features five nursery rhymes from Cwm Rhyd Y Rhosyn by Dafydd Iwan and Edward and is aimed at 0-3 year olds.

Awena, 32, said: "It has been a massive risk for us, it is something we have become passionate about and the Welsh language needs something like this.

Awena and Baron, who created the teddy, with their children Cari Mon and Mabon (Mabon is in the sling) (Image: Si-lwli Cymru)

"We ordered 1000 stars because we weren't sure how many we would need but now we only have 160 left. We've had orders from Australia, New Zealand, Asia and Europe."

"It has been really successful so far and there has been a lot of interest, we just need to order more stock."

It has been a busy year for Awena and her husband Baron, who welcomed their son Mabon into the world four months ago and developing the toy.

Awena, who works part- time as a solicitor, added: "Welsh children and learners love it, it means parents can sing-a-long with their children. We are trying to make learning the Welsh language fun.

Baby Mabon with singing Welsh teddy Seren Swynol

"We feel we have hit a bit of a niche with it so we are going to be doing another product. It is all going to be Welsh toys because we want to increase Welsh toys on the market."

The company will be selling the star at Llandudno Christmas Fayre and are hoping to put a second order in soon. The toy is on offer at the moment for an introductory price of £19.95 but there will be a price increase when the next batch is ordered.